A Level Physics
Physics Sixth form Open Evening subject presentation.mp4Mathsphysics.movA Level Physics will give you a profound understanding of the fundamental laws that govern the universe.
Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 5 across subjects including English. GCSE grade 6 in triple or double science and ideally GCSE grade 7 Maths. You must be prepared for background reading and consolidation.
Specification: https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physics-a-h156-h556-from-2015/
Below are additional resources and a transition task to help prepare you for A level Physics at Cowes Sixth Form.
Physics 171726-specification-accredited-a-level-gce-physics-a-h556.pdfTransition Task Physics.pdfWider reading and research:
Book recommendations:
Just Six Numbers (Martin Rees)
A Brief History of Time (Stephen Hawking)
A Short History of Nearly Everything (Bill Bryson)
Head Start-Physics - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Head-Start-level-Physics-Level/dp/1782942815
Online Clips / Series
1. Minute Physics – Variety of Physics questions explained simply (in felt tip) in a couple of minutes. Addictive viewing that will have you watching clip after clip – a particular favourite of mine is “Why is the Sky Dark at Night?” https://www.youtube.com/user/minutephysics
2. Wonders of the Universe / Wonders of the Solar System – Both available of Netflix Brian Cox explains the Cosmos using some excellent analogies and wonderful imagery. 3. Shock and Awe, The Story of Electricity – A three part BBC documentary that is essential viewing if you want to see how our lives have been transformed by the ideas of a few great scientists a little over 100 years ago. The link below takes you to a stream of all three parts joined together but it is best watched in hourly instalments. Don’t forget to boo when you see Edison. (alternatively watch any Horizon documentary – loads of choice on Netflix and the I-Player) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtp51eZkwoI
Isaac Physics
Website: https://isaacphysics.org/coronavirus
Key stages: key stage 4 and key stage 5
Description: online problem-solving activities to support teachers and students. The content focusses on physics but also covers some maths and chemistry.
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